The clerk quickly came over with a pair of shoes. “I’m so sorry. This pair of shoes is a limited edition. Each franchise store only has one pair of the same size.”

Two women’s hands touched the shoebox at the same time.

Mabel first let go, “Mrs. Bush, since you like it so much, you should take it.”

Crystal held it in her hands, unceremoniously. “Then, thanks for your generosity.”

Mabel smiled, “You are welcome. I can go to other stores to buy.”

When Crystal thought that she ...